Samah Ahmed, MD
NPI 1457858656 · Geriatric Psychiatry Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samah Ahmed, MD is a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1457858656).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457858656
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Geriatric Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD480508 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
507 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 404 | $130 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 57 | $93 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 46 | $197 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $93–$197 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mirtazapine | 105 | 28 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 79 | 18 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 75 | 15 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 65 | 18 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 63 | 17 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 56 | 11 |
| Gabapentin |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-12
- Last updated
- 2023-06-29
- Certified
- 2023-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samah Ahmed's NPI number?
- Samah Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457858656, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samah Ahmed's specialty?
- Samah Ahmed is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Geriatric Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samah Ahmed located?
- Samah Ahmed's practice location on file with NPPES is 833 Chestnut St Ste 210, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4405.
- What is Samah Ahmed's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samah Ahmed is (215) 955-8420.
- Does Samah Ahmed accept Medicare?
- Samah Ahmed is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samah Ahmed's NPI active?
- Yes — Samah Ahmed's NPI (1457858656) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.